"That's why Flowcloud Star is the most concentrated place in the Immortal Realm—it's true. The resources here are abundant, and it's also where ancient sects and families gather. Whenever they want to select disciples or anything like that, they always come to Flowcloud Star," Victor Chu said with a smile.
"That's true, but I wonder if anyone here actually knows about Blaze Mountain," Evan Yang muttered.
"Don't worry, someone will definitely know," Victor Chu reassured him.
"So, where are we heading now?" Evan asked.
"I've already contacted the people in charge. Someone will come to receive us soon," Chase Chu said.
Evan understood that 'the people in charge' referred to the major power here, so he patiently waited, continuing to observe the people and buildings around him.
Chase nodded, not daring to be careless, then went back to his room to wait for Victor Chu's return.
Although he was called an Immortal Lord, Victor Chu didn't dare underestimate him. This was someone from the ruling power—even as a clan head, Victor had to be polite.
"Clan Head Chu, you've arrived. Come, I'll arrange your accommodations right away," Immortal Lord Xiong said.
Victor Chu nodded and smiled. "Thank you." With that, he led everyone to follow Immortal Lord Xiong to their destination.
When they arrived at their destination, they saw a vast manor called Gathered Leisure Manor. Inside, there were countless nested estates of all sizes.
Moreover, many family members from various clans were gathered inside. Patrick Li was among them, overseeing his own people.
Evan followed the Chu Family, and on the way he noticed many people looking at him curiously—his face was still blackened, all just to confuse the crowd.
"Clan Head Chu, I've already arranged an estate for you. You can stay here, and you'll be notified if anything comes up," Immortal Lord Xiong said. Patrick Li was also nearby, keeping an eye on the arrangements.
"Thank you, Immortal Lord Xiong," Victor Chu replied with a smile.
Immortal Lord Xiong nodded and left everyone in the estate. Although this smaller manor was nested within the larger one, it was still spacious enough to accommodate over a hundred people. Evan had brought only about a dozen, so it was more than enough.
After assigning everyone a room, Victor Chu gathered the group and instructed, "I'm going to meet some friends and get a sense of the situation. You all stay here and don't cause trouble."
The retainers and Chase Chu nodded, then Victor Chu turned to Evan and said, "I'm leaving things here in your hands."
Evan hadn't expected to have such authority within the Chu Family. He just smiled, "Go ahead." Patrick Li was still watching from a distance, his expression unreadable.
Victor Chu valued Evan's ability to handle situations and adapt, so he felt comfortable leaving everyone under Evan's care.
After Victor Chu left, everyone else returned to their rooms, while Chase Chu came up to Evan Yang and asked, "Master, what should we do?"
"Don't do anything. Just stay here," Evan Yang replied.
Just as he finished speaking, a voice called from outside, "Is Brother Chu here?"
Evan Yang, Hannah Nangong, and Chase Chu went out, just in time to see the white-clothed Li envoy and a scarred man. Chase Chu secretly transmitted, "Master, that's Patrick Li, the head of the Li Family."
Evan Yang understood, and the white-clothed envoy smiled and said, "Our Patriarch wanted to meet Brother Chu for old times' sake. What, he didn't come?"
"He came, but then left again," Chase Chu replied.
"So that's how it is. Came at the wrong time, I suppose. But seeing you is good too," Patrick Li sized up Evan Yang with a smile.
"Kid, our Patriarch thinks you're impressive and appreciates you. Interested in joining our Li Family? It's much better than staying with the Chu Family," the white-clothed envoy said with a smile.
Chase Chu was stunned, not expecting the Li Family to try poaching. Evan Yang just chuckled, "I feel the Chu Family treats me well, so I have no intention of going elsewhere. Please leave."
"Really no room for negotiation? Our Li Family is far wealthier than the Chu Family," the white-clothed envoy insisted with a smile.
Just as the white-clothed man was about to speak, Patrick Li laughed, "Good, you're loyal—but loyalty isn't always a good thing. Kid, just wait and see." It was the first time Patrick Li met Evan, and to be dismissed like this left him a bit annoyed, though he held back.
Just as the white-clothed man was about to speak, Patrick Li laughed, "Good, you're loyal—but loyalty isn't always a good thing. Kid, just wait and see." It was the first time Patrick Li met Evan, and to be dismissed like this left him a bit annoyed, though he held back.
"No need to see you out," Evan said.
Patrick Li snorted coldly and left with the white-clothed man.
"Master, you're amazing—just a few words and you sent them packing," Chase said with a laugh.
"Don't get careless. Them showing up here definitely means they're after something. We'll probably find out in a few days," Evan told Chase.
Chase Chu nodded, not daring to be careless, then went back to his room to wait for Victor Chu's return.
"Don't be angry, Patrick Li. He won't be so cocky for long," the white-clothed man said.
"I'm Patrick Li—who is he? Just some junior from the North Sect. If it weren't for his cultivation arts and treasures, I would've crippled him already," Patrick Li said angrily.
"I'm Patrick Li—who is he? Just some junior from the North Sect. If it weren't for his cultivation arts and treasures, I would've crippled him already," Patrick Li said angrily.
"Don't be angry, Patrick Li. Someone will deal with him soon enough," the white-clothed man said.
"By the way, what about your nephew? Has he arrived yet?" Patrick Li asked.
"He'll be here soon. Just wait a bit," the white-clothed man replied.
Patrick Li nodded. After a short while, someone arrived at the manor. This person spoke with an androgynous tone and had somewhat feminine mannerisms—very odd indeed.
Still, no one in the manor dared to underestimate him.
"Uncle, why did you call for me in such a hurry?" the androgynous man asked the white-clothed man.
"Come greet Patrick Li first," the white-clothed man said, leading him inside. Patrick Li looked him up and down and asked, "You're the one who went to Shadow Soul Sect before?"
"That's right. I'm Liam Li," the man replied.
"Liam Li, is it? I have something I'd like your help with this time," Patrick Li said. "Oh? What instructions do you have, Patrick Li? If it's within my power, I'll do it for the Li Family," Liam Li replied.
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The Li Patriarch and the white-clothed man were delighted. After closing the door, they quietly explained the situation to Liam Li.
After hearing everything, Liam Li was shocked. "Patriarch, you mean you want me to search his memories?"
"That's right. You shouldn't have any problem, right?" the Li Patriarch said with a smile.
"It's not a big problem, but my master ordered me not to use this technique on others while I'm out," Liam Li said awkwardly.
"Just use it secretly—no one will know. Right, Xiao Si?" The Li Patriarch grew anxious and said this.
The white-clothed man added, "Just do it once, Liam. Besides, no one will know you used it."
Liam Li pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, just once. When do we act?"
"What do you need to prepare for this technique? I'll decide when to act," the Li Patriarch said after thinking.
"There's not much to prepare, but it's best if the target's mind is unclear or their defenses are weak," Liam Li said.
"So, you mean we have to drug him? Or wait until he's exhausted after a fight, then use the technique from behind?" the white-clothed man asked, seeming to understand.
Liam Li nodded, "Exactly, that's what I mean."
"Understood. Xiao Si, how do you want to arrange this?" the Li Patriarch asked.
The white-clothed man thought for a moment. "We'll need to use poison—so we'll have to ask Xiao Cai to help. He's a poison master." "That's right, he's the one. Have him handle it," the Li Patriarch said.
The white-clothed man nodded and left, leaving Liam Li and the Li Patriarch to chat.
Back at the Chu Family manor, Chase Chu returned. When he heard the Li Patriarch had visited, he frowned, "What did he come for?"
"He came looking for you, then tried to recruit my master to the Li Family. When my master refused, they left angrily," Chase explained.
Chase Chu asked Evan, "What do you think?"
"I'm not sure what they're after, but we should stay alert. This isn't the Chu Family's territory," Evan replied.
"That's right. There are many families here, each with their own schemes. We could be targeted at any time," Chase Chu nodded.
"By the way, Clan Head Chu, did you gain anything from your outing?" Evan asked curiously.
"Not much, really. I just went out to gather information and registered Chase for the event. But this time, a lot more people showed up—usually, there aren't this many participants," Chase Chu said.
"How many?" Evan asked curiously.
"Normally, there are just a few hundred, but this time it's over a thousand. When I asked around, people said this event is special, but I don't know exactly what's different," Chase Chu replied.
"Looks like we need to investigate further. Is this place unregulated? Can anyone attack anyone else?" Evan asked.
"Not exactly. There are some rules, but grudges between two parties aren't restricted. If there's a feud, they can find a third party to act as a judge and settle things privately," Chase Chu explained.
"I see. We need to be careful with the Li Family—I have a feeling they're up to something. They brought me here for a reason," Evan said.
Chase Chu nodded and arranged for everyone to stay in the manor, instructing them not to go out unnecessarily.
Once everything was settled, Evan and Yanxia Nangong returned to their room.
"Are we just going to wait like this?" Yanxia Nangong asked.
"What do you think? The competition hasn't started yet, so we shouldn't go out. It's better to stay here—we don't know anyone outside anyway," Evan replied.
"That's true. Most people here are strangers—hardly anyone knows anyone. But you, with your blackened face, stand out. Many people will probably guess who you are," Yanxia Nangong said with a smile.
"They won't recognize me unless I make a move. Only then will they realize who I am," Evan said, unafraid.
"If they do recognize you, what will you do?" Yanxia Nangong asked.
"If they recognize me, I imagine the ancient sects and families will seek me out. After all, their purpose here is to find outstanding talents, isn't it?" Evan said with a smile.